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Armed With Science: Navy SEALs Research Impacts of Blast Exposure Navy SEALs are working with several organizations to better understand blast exposure and its impact on the brain. Story

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Coast Guard Veteran Recovers With Family's Support In 1998, Coast Guard veteran Alexis Courneen was hit by a buoy crane during her first weeks of duty and was later diagnosed with a moderate TBI. The diagnosis changed everything. Story

Military Spouse Helps Husband Address TBI Marine Corps Capt. Wally Blair's wife, Jasmin, played an instrumental role in his recovery, using her own research and lessons from Wally’s health care provider to help him cope with his TBI symptoms. Story

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Military Spouse Recognizes Value of Self-Care Every morning when Lisa Colella wakes up, she asks herself one question: “What can I control today?” Story

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Veteran Makes Paddleboard Journey a Mission Former Army Sgt. 1st Class Josh Collins' treatment for traumatic brain injury included cognitive training, eye muscle exercises and therapy to strengthen balance, but the most important part of his recovery was his introduction to the paddleboard. Story

Former Soldier Heals With Help of Fellow Service Member After recovering from sustaining a traumatic brain injury following a 50-foot fall during a training jump, former Army Staff Sgt. Brian Grundtner was still missing one thing: sleep. Story

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After TBI: Supporting the Military Child The unique challenges military children face become more difficult when a parent experiences an injury. Helping children understand traumatic brain injuries can be tough, but it is important to do. Story